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Demand a Public Apology from Peter King

Demand a Public Apology from Peter King

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 2 months ago
As most of you have heard, New York Congressman Peter King recently appeared on YouTube calling Michael Jackson a "low life" and a "pervert.” For a Congressman to publicly defame Michael Jackson, or any person for that matter, days after his death and while his family is grieving, is intolerable! Doing so is unprofessional, not to mention callous and inhumane! We will NOT tolerate this type of behavior from any public official, someone who is ELECTED to represent the people. For these reasons, we DEMAND that Congressman Peter King immediately make a public apology to Michael Jackson's fans and, most importantly, to the Jackson family. Show New York Congressman Peter King and other public officials that we will not tolerate this type of behavior! Please add your signature to the petition below and DEMAND a public apology. Click or copy and paste the link below to hear Peter King's remarks on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=2RmneMDZlWQ

Updates

September 1, 2009

The feedback regarding these remarks remains consistent and reflects a deep dissatisfaction with such unprofessional conduct. I am currently organizing the collected signatures to ensure they are presented directly to the Congressman's office. Your commitment to holding public officials accountable for their language is noted and appreciated.

September 1, 2009

The momentum generated by this collective effort reveals a strong unwillingness to accept such language from an elected official. This response confirms that public figures are expected to maintain a standard of basic decency regardless of their personal opinions.

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Linda Knight
17 years ago Featured

Really callous thing to say. keep your mouth shut if you dont have anything nice to say while people are grieving.

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Marcus Montgomery
17 years ago Featured

KING NEEDS TO APOLOGIZE NOW. so sick of politicians thinking they can say whatever they want about people who cant even defend themselves.

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Sarah McKenzie
17 years ago Featured

This man has no business talking like that about anyone especially when a family is trying to bury their son. Totally unprofessional and disrespectful.